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My Consoles - Xbox 360 (Elite, Halo 3 and Pro)
I have three consoles set up for three different application in my house. The Xbox 360 Elite is my main gaming console that sits under my Samsung 46in M8 LCD. The massive storage, HDMI out and attached Xbox HD-DVD drive make it the ultimate gaming and entertainment device for my "man room".
The Halo 3 console is next to my PC and is connected to the Samsung 226BW LCD via VGA, so that my housemate can play COD4 and Halo 3 with me or I can use it if I want to watch Fox Sports while gaming.
The Pro is my "portable" console that I use as a Media Center Extender or to play FIFA 08 in our entertainment area with the InFocus IN76 HD projector. 92in of HD football (real or gaming) with a BBQ is pure goodness
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My TV - Samsung LA46M81BDX 46in Full HD LCD
Just announced as the winner of the Sound and Image "LCD of the Year" Award, the 46in 1080p Samsung M8 is my choice for HD gaming. The Xbox 360 Elite and HD-DVD drive take full advantage of the amazing detail, 15000:1 contrast ratio and 8ms refresh. Look at BioShock on one of these and prepare to be blown away!!
At Xbox Australia we use the 40in M8 to show off all our upcoming Xbox 360 titles to press and partners. Bungie and BioWare gave the M8 the tick of approval during their press tours so if its good enough for two of the very best developers around, it's good enough for me!
http://www.samsung.com/au
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My Desktop - Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit
2 x NVIDIA 8800GTX video cards for the ultimate graphic performance, an Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 quad core for blazing speed, 4Gb DDR2-800 RAM and 2 x 400Gb 7200rpm SATA drives allow me to run my favourite DX10 games like Crysis and World in Conflict at maximum settings. Powering all this is a 1000W PSU.
I also have a BlackMagic Design Intensity HDMI capture card for editing and capturing Xbox 360 and HD video camera footage. The Lian-Li A10 case keeps everything cool and organised.
http://www.auspcmarket.com.au
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My Laptop - Toshiba Satellite Pro X200
Toshiba's mobile gaming rocket keeps me connected and gaming while I'm out and about evangelising Microsoft's connected entertainment experiences. Powered by Intel's new Core 2 Duo T7800 (2 x 2.6GHz) and 2 x NVIDIA 8600 GT it provides an excellent mobile gaming experience.
The built in HD-DVD-R drive and harman/kardon speakers also allow me to experience the look and sound of perfect with HD-DVD moviews while I'm on the road or in the air.
http://www.isd.toshiba.com.au
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My Monitor - Samsung 226BW
Gaming on Windows has always been enhanced by a good display and for a widescreen with a lightning fast refresh rate of 2ms I use the 22in Samsung 226BW. It has a good max resolution of 1680 x 1050 and provides crystal clear images for gaming and productivity.
With DVI and VGA inputs it also works superbly with the Xbox 360 as well as my PC, providing efficiency and flexibility on my desk
http://www.samsung.com/au
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My Keyboard - Microsoft Razer Reclusa
The Microsoft Razer Reclusa is my gaming keyboard. 10 customisable keys, HyperResponse keys, exceptional software and driver, two USB2 ports on the shoulders and the hue of the blue backlights make this a great gaming device.
When I am using Media Center and IE7 on my Samsung M8, I use the Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000 while sitting on my LoveSac. An absolutely stunning device, it has the look to feature in anyone's showpiece room in their home while providing excellent functionality with its Media Center remote keys, touchpad mouse and smooth keys.
http://www.microsoft.com/australia/hardware
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My Mouse - Microsoft SideWinder
People like and use their mice in all different ways. Some like theirs light, others heavy. Some like their mouse to glide like its on ice whereas others like more resistance. The Microsoft SideWinder allows you to customise it to feel right for you, with a weight tray and four weights totalling 35g to change the feel, three different Teflon feet sets to change the resistance and the world's first LCD display on the mouse to tell you which DPI setting and macros you are using.
All the accessories come in a small case which also doubles as a cable weight to keep the excess cable away from the action.
http://www.microsoft.com/australia/hardware
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My Headphones - Ultrasone HFI-780
German engineering at its finest, these cans provide a truly amazing audio experience. The "Natural Surround Sound" technology really does emulate the experience of a surround sound theatre. The sound is unbelievably clear and crisp whether I'm using it with my TV, PC, Xbox 360 or Zune. They are also the perfect accesory for watching HD-DVD movies when I am travelling so that I get my own theatre experience anywhere I go
http://www.ultrasone.com
http://www.productionaudio.com.au
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My Digital Camera - Samsung NV20
I'm certainly not skilled in the art of advanced photography so I look for a camera that is small, easy to use and delivers excellent picture quality and the Samsung NV20 does that very well. With an amazing 12.1MP max quality and Advanced Shake Reduction, even a photography n00b like me can take good pictures for work or play.
http://www.samsung.com/au
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My Projector - InFocus IN76
I love sport and I love a good BBQ so the combination of Windows Media Center, Xbox 360 and the InFocus IN76 delivers a stadium like experience in my outdoor entertaining area at home. After the real sport ends, the virtual one begins and the IN76 produces a jaw dropping 720p display from the Xbox 360 of up to 180 inches for all our FIFA 08 competitive goodness. All I need now is to get the IN82.... WOW!
http://www.infocus.com
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My Webcam - Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000
The Rolls-Royce of webcams. The VX-7000 has 2.0MP video, an outrageous 7.6MP still shot, crystal clear audio and is completely optimised for Windows Live Messenger which I spend an inordinate amount of time on.
http://www.microsoft.com/australia/hardware
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My Mobile - HTC TyTN II
This phone has too many features to list, but with its ultra fast wireless connectivity anywhere in the world, built in GPS, push e-mail, QWERTY keyboard and tilt screen, Office Mobile and Voice Command it is the ultimate communications device. There is nothing like IM'ing in the back seat of a taxi while stuck in traffic to pass the time!
http://asia.htc.com
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My HD Video Camera - JVC GH-HDZ
60Gb built in HDD provides up to 5+hours of 1080i quality recording and with HDMI out it is a breeze to watch recordings straight away on the Samsung M8. This camera is so unbelievably featured that you'd expect to be paying for a broadcast quality camera.
http://www.jvc.com.au
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My gaming seat - 6ft SuperSac by LoveSac
Couches are lame - the LoveSac is the greatest seating device in the universe. So many people have crashed out and slept on the Sac but I use it to watch Premier League or play my Xbox for hours. The Durafoam filling has a lifetime guaratee and just needs a good shake and jump to fluff it back up. Girls not included
http://www.lovesac.com.au
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My fitness device - Concept2 Model D indoor rower
I strongly recommend that to compliment one's gaming you should have a fitness activity that you enjoy. I'm also inherently lazy so I wanted something I could do at home that works most of my body while in front of the TV. Indoor rowing was the answer and Concept2 are the only name in indoor rowing as they are the official machine for the Indoor Rowing World C'Ships. I'm a long way off that level at the moment but other than cross-country skiing there isn't a more efficient physical activity to work out your entire body than rowing.
The machine connects to my PC so that I can track my progress and log all my efforts. You can even get software to race people online!!
http://www.concept2.com.au
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